Project Manager (Intermediate)

Larus Technologies; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative AI software company is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead AI projects and product delivery. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and quality outcomes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment, where your contributions will enhance efficiency and deliver value to clients. If you are passionate about AI and project management, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and drive success in a collaborative team setting.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance

Competitive vacation and paid time off

Company-sponsored team-building events

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management experience in software or AI projects.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI software development projects from initiation to closure.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and progress.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

Status: Full-time position
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Ottawa Office (up to 3 days per week),
170 Laurier Ave West, Suite 310,
Ottawa, ON K1P 5V5
and, Ottawa-based Home Office
Reporting To: Project Management Office Director

We are an innovative AI software company dedicated to transforming industries through cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions. Our team is passionate about leveraging AI to solve complex problems, enhance efficiency, and deliver significant value to our customers and clients. We are looking for a dynamic Project Manager who shares our commitment to delivering value and is ready to lead AI projects and product delivery to successful completion.

As a Project Manager, you will be pivotal in overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of AI projects and software products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, data scientists, product leaders, and clients, to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope and budget. Your role will involve coordinating resources, managing timelines, mitigating risks, and ensuring clear communication across all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage AI software development projects from initiation to closure.
• Manage software product developments.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate scope, objectives, and project deliverables with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed level-of-effort estimates, WBS, project plans and KPIs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and progress toward project goals.
• Monitor project performance, track progress, and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that could impact project success.
• Facilitate effective communication between team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Prepare and present regular project status minutes, actions, and reports to stakeholders and management.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: At Larus Technologies, we value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome motivated individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this role. If you're excited about this opportunity but only meet some qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in project management.
• Experience in software development or AI-related projects.
• Ability to work cohesively and professionally within a team-based structure.
• Detail-oriented self-starter who can be trusted with project-critical tasks and paths.
• Experience working in software development lifecycles, such as predictive, iterative, and incremental software development lifecycles.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects with strict deadlines and multiple stakeholders.
• Proven experience with measurement and reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Jira and other project management tools like Microsoft Project.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Required to meet qualifications to obtain a Canadian Government security clearance (typically requires the candidate to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada).
• PMP, ScrumMaster, or similar certification is a plus.
• Ability to communicate in French would be a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in an agile development environment.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools and frameworks.
• Knowledge of data privacy and security considerations in IT projects.
• Experience with client-facing roles and managing client relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package;
• Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance package;
• Competitive vacation and paid time off;
• Company-sponsored team-building events; and
• Learning and development opportunities.

About Larus
Based in Ottawa, Canada, Larus Technologies (https://www.larus.com) is a software company specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Big Data Analytics, and Decision Support Systems (DSS). Larus has three core business lines: Data Fusion and Analytics, Data Science, and Research and Engineering. Larus software products include the patented Total::Insight DSS, the Total::Perception Systems Simulation Engine (SSE), and the Total::Vision Video Analytics Solution (VAS). Our Data Science and Engineering Consulting focuses primarily on Retail, Supply Chain Management, Public Safety, and Defence, while Research and Engineering focuses on innovations in advanced AI/ML across industries. Larus is renowned for its ability to solve complex customer challenges that require multi-sensor data collection, aggregation, exploitation, fusion, and analytics. Larus is ISO27001:2002 certified.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Larus, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Larus has an accommodation process and provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities. If you have specific ergonomic needs or require other accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please don’t hesitate to contact Larus at [e-mail] to discuss arrangements.